When (and How) to Paint Your Vinyl Siding
The whole point of vinyl siding is that you don’t have to paint it and it’ll last for decades, but there are actually a lot of good reasons to consider…
Why You Shouldn’t Use Exterior Paint Inside
Having separate types of paint for indoor versus outdoor use may sound like a marketing ploy to get us to buy more paint—reminiscent of when advertisers a century ago tried…
Prepare Your Porch for Winter Now
Adding some fresh paint to your porch or deck is a good way to refresh your outdoor space and make it more inviting. But paint does more than just add…
Deglosser Is a Superior Alternative to Sandpaper When You’re Refinishing Furniture
Refinishing cabinets is a cost-effective and simple upgrade that you can do yourself to breathe new life into a tired space. Whether you’re redoing all your glossy kitchen cabinets or…
Use ‘Mood-Ring Paint’ for a Color-Changing Effect on These Surfaces
Paint can add all kinds of dimension to a room. It can help make your space bigger or smaller, and it can even affect your mood. If you want your…
How to Paint a Straight Edge Without Even Needing Tape
Photo: FLASH30 (Shutterstock) Painting a room always takes longer than you think it will. It would be one thing if you just had to roll some paint on the wall,…
How to Make a Textured Accent Wall With Limewash
Photo: Photographee.eu (Shutterstock) A limewash treatment can help you achieve an aged, textured look on a variety of surfaces—in particular, it can be a great way to accent one wall…
When to Wash Your Walls Before Painting, and When You Can Skip It
Photo: FreshPaint (Shutterstock) Painting interior walls in your home is one of those tasks that seems pretty quick and simple, but usually ends up being far more work than you…
The Right Way to Repaint Your Outdoor Furniture (So You Don’t Have to Replace It)
Photo: aceshot1 (Shutterstock) You need comfortable furniture on your deck or patio if you’re planning to do entertaining in the warm weather, but because they’re exposed to the elements, these…
How to Coat Your Flat Roof (and Why You Should)
Photo: jorgeflorez (Shutterstock) The need for roofs is universal. No matter where or how you live, having a roof over your head is vital to protect you from the elements…